Southern fisheries earn win in federal court

ANCHORAGE — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a state commercial fishing organization that challenged a decision to move several southern Alaska… Continue reading

New dental health facility opening in Dillingham

ANCHORAGE — A new dental health facility is set to be unveiled Friday in Dillingham.Representatives said the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. is set to… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts man on murder charge in fatal hit-and-run

ANCHORAGE — A grand jury has indicted an Anchorage man suspected of a fatal hit-and-run crash.The grand jury Thursday indicted 20-year-old Quinton Molinar on counts… Continue reading

Autopsy to determine how man in 42-hour standoff died

ANCHORAGE — The body of a 69-year-old man who twice fired on officers during a 42-hour standoff was found after heavy equipment was used to… Continue reading

Nearly every Alaskan gets $1,022 from oil wealth fund

ANCHORAGE — Most every Alaskan will be just over a thousand dollars richer next month.Gov. Bill Walker’s office on Friday announced the amount of this… Continue reading

The front entrance and parking lot to the Homer Police Station on Heath Street downhill from Homer High School.

Homer votes on new police station

HOMER — In considering Homer Proposition 1, a proposal to borrow up to $12 million to build a new Homer Police Station, the controversy isn’t… Continue reading

The front entrance and parking lot to the Homer Police Station on Heath Street downhill from Homer High School.
Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks about the fatal police shooting that killed his nephew, Vincent Nageak III, in Barrow earlier this year during a House Majority Caucas press conference at the Capitol on Thursday. Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, left, listens.

Expedited: Nageak’s case against state election officials headed to trial Tuesday

ANCHORAGE — The lawsuit that Rep. Ben Nageak, D-Barrow, filed against Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott and Director of Elections Josie Bahnke over the contested… Continue reading

Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks about the fatal police shooting that killed his nephew, Vincent Nageak III, in Barrow earlier this year during a House Majority Caucas press conference at the Capitol on Thursday. Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, left, listens.

Military: Pot confabs off-limits to Alaska-based soldiers

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Marijuana may be legal in Alaska, but pot fairs are still off-limits to about 11,000 members of the Army stationed here.Officials… Continue reading

In this file photo from February, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to members of the Alaska media at the Alaska State Capitol.

Murkowski uses final energy committee meeting to oppose Aleutian monument

Sen. Lisa Murkowski used the final pre-election meeting of the U.S. Senate’s energy committee to send a message to President Barack Obama and his administration.Murkowski,… Continue reading

In this file photo from February, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to members of the Alaska media at the Alaska State Capitol.

2 police officers struck by gunshots at standoff

ANCHORAGE — Two Anchorage police officers were struck Thursday by gunfire at the scene of standoff with an armed man that began Wednesday.Police said the… Continue reading

Young files letter to update financial disclosures

JUNEAU — U.S. Rep. Don Young has sent a letter to the House clerk updating financial disclosure statements to reflect his ownership in a family… Continue reading

Anchorage police face standoffs with armed men at 2 homes

ANCHORAGE — Police trying to resolve a standoff in south Anchorage are dealing with a second standoff in east Anchorage.A man suspected of assaulting his… Continue reading

Dillingham man indicted in 2015 beating death, robbery

ANCHORAGE — A grand jury has indicted a 36-year-old Dillingham man on murder and robbery charges in the 2015 death of a 55-year-old woman.Brian Clark… Continue reading

Officials weigh in on prison, substance issues

FAIRBANKS — State and local officials are hopeful that two recently passed laws and additional funding will help Alaska find solutions to problems with substance… Continue reading

Kodiak weather sensor back in service after vandalism

KODIAK — A weather station in Kodiak that provides information to boaters is back online after it was vandalized earlier this year.The Gull Island weather… Continue reading

The Latest: 2 police officers struck by gunshots at standoff

ANCHORAGE — The Latest on police attempts to negotiate with an armed man barricaded in a house in south Anchorage (all times local):1 p.m.Two Anchorage… Continue reading

Satellite technology beams expertise to remote clinic

ANCHORAGE — The only clinic in one of the nation’s busiest commercial fishing ports is so remote that even conventional telemedicine for emergencies has been… Continue reading

In this file photo from March 2014, Alaska Sen. Mark Begich speaks to reporters after his annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature.

Mark Begich rules out write-in campaign for U.S. Senate

The Alaska Democrat who lost his U.S. Senate seat two years ago is not planning a return this year.On Thursday, Mark Begich used a morning… Continue reading

In this file photo from March 2014, Alaska Sen. Mark Begich speaks to reporters after his annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature.

Ferry repairs to impact Southeast service

JUNEAU — Ferry service in Southeast Alaska will soon be reduced as the Alaska Marine Highway System’s largest ferry gets sent away for repair work.Jeremy… Continue reading

Biomass experts tout local benefits

PETERSBURG — Southeast Alaska biomass experts believe that the low price of oil shouldn’t put wood heat projects on the chopping block.When the price of… Continue reading